Moisture Meter

Moisture detector — Checking carpets for signs of moisture which might indicate a leak.

A moisture meter is an electrical device for measuring moisture levels in substances like wood or paper.

They are a useful tool in water leak detection because they allow us to quickly detect damp under carpets, without having to lift the carpets which, in a car, might involve removing the seats and other fittings.

Leaks can be very slow and take time to start causing issues. Once we have dried a car, we can take a reading to ensure it is dry, and then check again after testing by spraying the car with water. If the moisture levels go up significantly, we know we still have a leak.

In this video, which was sent to one of our customers, James shows a car which was brought in because of bad odours. However, we found trace, evidence of water ingress, and so James used a moisture tester to check the passenger side carpets. This video is a very good demonstration of how we can use this tool, as well as giving us James's suggestions of what happens next.

Written by Danny Argent. Last updated 27/10/2023 17:09